Clouds had hovered around for a few days but right on cue, the sun burst through on Sunday November 25 for the Freebird charity day to support rowers Peter Raab and Tim Wilks for their epic row to raise funds for the Orobal charity.
Around 50 passengers joined the party leaving Puerto Colon for well over 2 hours of fun, food and drink on the slightly restless sea. The children were kept enthralled and 
entertained by clown Johny Circus, the dolphins and whales put in an appearance and we were treated to close ups of the cliffs and caves of Montaña Guaza out by Palm Mar.
Returning to dry land, it was a quick dash down the coast to the Monkey Beach Club in Las Americasto savour the last sun of the day and to enjoy the sunset over the beach. Cocktails and a buffet were the order of the day as we steadied our sea legs.
The main focus of the fun day was to raise funds through the 2,900 mile row to Antigua, setting off on Saturday December 8, and 1,210 euros was added to the fund total. Orobal is based in Los Cristianos and helps to improve the quality of life for mentally and physically handicapped youngsters.
Less than 2 weeks now till the 11am departure from Puerto Colon, and all is set fair. Good luck to Peter and Tim, and thank you to all who supported the charity fun day.